Add 360° Tours to AppFolio: Easy Embedding Tutorial

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July 9, 2025
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🎯 Add 360° Tours to AppFolio: Easy Embedding Tutorial

Looking to supercharge your property marketing strategy? 🔥 With 360° virtual tours, you can make your AppFolio listings pop — grabbing attention, saving time, and converting leads faster. In this complete guide, we'll show you how to easily embed immersive 360° tours into your AppFolio listings — step-by-step. 🧭

Let’s dive in! 🏡🚀

📸 Why Use 360° Virtual Tours in AppFolio?

In a digital-first leasing world, 360° virtual tours give your potential renters the freedom to explore your units anytime, anywhere. Here’s why property managers love it:

Increased conversions: Listings with virtual tours get more clicks and form submissions.
Time-saving: Pre-qualify leads before physical tours.
Better online experience: Stand out from competitors using static images.

💡 Related: Why Virtual Tours Increase Lease Conversions in AppFolio

🛠️ What You’ll Need

To embed a 360° tour in AppFolio, gather the following:

  • A virtual tour hosted on a platform like CloudPano, Matterport, or Kuula
  • A public or embeddable share link
  • Admin access to your AppFolio dashboard

Not sure which platform is best for you?

👀 Compare: CloudPano vs Kuula vs Matterport: What Works Best with AppFolio

🧭 Step-by-Step: How to Embed a 360° Tour in AppFolio

1️⃣ Upload Your Tour to a Hosting Platform

Platforms like CloudPano or Kuula make it easy to upload your 360° media and get a shareable link.

🎓 Beginner? Check out the AppFolio Virtual Tour Setup Tutorial for Real Estate Pros

2️⃣ Copy the Share or Embed Link

Once uploaded, locate the shareable link (usually HTTPS). Make sure your link is set to public and doesn't require a login.

🧩 Read more: How to Link a Virtual Tour in AppFolio Property Listings

3️⃣ Log in to Your AppFolio Dashboard

Navigate to the property listing you'd like to update.

4️⃣ Paste the Link in the “Marketing Description” Section

Use the HTML editor to insert your tour like this:

<a href="https://yourtourlink.com" target="_blank">Take a Virtual Tour</a>

You can also embed it as an iframe if supported.

🔧 Advanced? Try the AppFolio 360 Tour Embedding: A Step-by-Step Guide

5️⃣ Save and Preview

Always test the link to ensure it opens correctly. Use a private browser tab to check visibility for renters.

🔁 Want to Take It a Step Further?

Want a slicker, faster workflow? Try these additional resources:

🔄 AppFolio Virtual Tour Guide: Set Up, Embed, and Publish Easily

🖼️ How to Embed or Link Virtual Tours in Your AppFolio Listings

💥 Boost Leasing with AppFolio Virtual Tour Integration

💡 Pro Tips for Virtual Tour Success

✅ Add the link early in the listing content
✅ Use clear call-to-action text like “🎥 Click here for a Virtual Tour”
✅ Make sure your tour opens on both desktop and mobile
✅ Test for broken links monthly

Want automation?

🤖 Virtual Tour Doesn’t Load in AppFolio? Fixes & Solutions

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🎯 Final Thoughts: Stand Out With Virtual Tours

Adding a 360° tour to your AppFolio listing is one of the simplest ways to upgrade your leasing experience and reduce time-on-market. 🚪✨

And the best part? You don’t need to be tech-savvy. If you can copy and paste, you can embed a tour! 💪

Still unsure? Bookmark this post or share it with your property team.

📚 Virtual Tours in AppFolio: A Full Tutorial for Property Teams

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